Boating near Salem, Massachusetts
Salem (population 45,381, US Census Bureau 2025 estimate) ranks #32 of 1,041 US cities over 40,000 people for boating access in our data, with a score of 77.6 out of 100.
| Within | Marinas | Boat ramps | Pump-out stations | Named lakes / waterways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 miles | 89 | 181 | 44 | 1 |
| 50 miles | 105 | 471 | 52 | 14 |
How the score works: method and limits. Counts depend on how well each state's public data covers its facilities.
Marinas near Salem
Full lists: Marinas in Massachusetts
Boat ramps near Salem
Full lists: Boat ramps in Massachusetts · Boat ramps in New Hampshire
Pump-out stations near Salem
| Name | Distance | City | Map | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Salem (Salem Harbor) | 2.3 mi | Salem | map of City of Salem | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Marblehead (Marblehead and Salem Harbors) | 2.6 mi | Marblehead | map of Town of Marblehead | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| City of Beverly (Beverly Harbor, Salem Sound) | 2.9 mi | Beverly | map of City of Beverly | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| City of Lynn (Lynn, Swampscott, Revere, Saugus, and Nahant) | 3.6 mi | Lynn | map of City of Lynn | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Danversport Yacht Club (Danversport Yacht Club) | 4.1 mi | Danvers | map of Danversport Yacht Club | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Danvers (Danversport) | 4.8 mi | Danvers | map of Town of Danvers | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| City of Revere (Revere) | 5.6 mi | Revere | map of City of Revere | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Manchester Marine (Manchester Harbor) | 8.1 mi | Manchester | map of Manchester Marine | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Manchester (Manchester to Magnoli Harbor) | 8.2 mi | Manchester | map of Town of Manchester | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Town of Winthrop (Winthrop, and East Boston) | 9.9 mi | Winthrop | map of Town of Winthrop | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| Charlestown Marina (Boston Harbor) | 11.5 mi | Charlestown | map of Charlestown Marina | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
| N/A (Boston Harbor) | 11.7 mi | East Boston | map of N/A | Massachusetts CZM, CVA Pump-out... |
Full lists: Pump-out stations in Massachusetts
Main waters near Salem
- Lake Cochichewick (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 549 acres; about 17.4 mi to its center point)
Waters named on nearby ramp and pump-out records: Boston Harbor (3), Merrimack River (2), World End Pond (1), Salem Harbor (1), Marblehead and Salem Harbors (1), Beverly Harbor, Salem Sound (1), Lynn, Swampscott, Revere, Saugus, and Nahant (1), Danversport Yacht Club (1).
Boat types for local water (general guide)
A general guide derived only from the kinds of water named above, not advice for any one lake or bay. Check local rules, depth and conditions.
- Coastal bays, sounds and harbors: Center console (under 30 ft), Bay boat, Dual console, Sailboat (monohull), Express / cabin cruiser, Flats boat / skiff
- Inland lakes and reservoirs: Pontoon / tritoon, Bowrider / runabout, Ski / wake / surf, Bass boat, Fish and ski, Personal watercraft
- Navigable rivers and canals: Aluminum fishing, Jon / utility / hunting, Pontoon / tritoon, Jet boat
Massachusetts rules for boat owners
| Registering agency | Massachusetts Environmental Police (Office of Law Enforcement) |
| Registration | <16 ft $44; 16-25 $66; 26-39 $88; 40+ $110; title $27.50; renewal: 2 years |
| Title | yes for boats 14 ft or longer that use or are designed for a motor |
| Boater education | Any person of at least 12 years of age and less than 16 yoa, operating a motorboat without adult supervision. PWC users 16 and 17 years of age. (PWC's cannot be operated by youth less than 16 yoa). [per USCG-hosted NASBLA state survey; survey date not shown, may be outdated]; ages 12-15 operating a motorboat without adult supervision; 16-17 for PWC [per USCG-hosted NASBLA survey; may be outdated] |
All Massachusetts boating rules and sources · Check the rules for your boat (checked 2026-10-24; confirm with the agency)
Guides and calculators
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- Required safety equipment · Clean boating and invasive species · Hurricane prep for boaters
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Method and limits
Score = 100 × (0.40 × marinas + 0.35 × ramps + 0.15 × pump-outs + 0.10 × named lakes/waterways), each as log(1 + count within 25 miles) divided by log(1 + the highest count among all 1,041 cities). Population: US Census Bureau Vintage 2025 subcounty estimates (Salem city, GEOID 2559105); location: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap and state and federal open data; coverage differs by state. Built 2026-11-02.
Some marina, ramp and pump-out data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL).